A man has died following a crash in the state’s Hunter region overnight.
About 10.45pm yesterday (Friday 31 May 2024), emergency services were called to Carnley Avenue, Kotara, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District arrived to find the driver and only occupant of a black Kia Rio hatchback had left the roadway and collided with a tree.
Despite the efforts of Ambulance Paramedics and first responders, the man died at the scene.
The man, believed to be aged in his 60s, is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash has commenced.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in relation to this incident is urged to contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
